THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Maverick
The Maverick guided missile, although not a smart bomb, is more precise than the conventional bombs it is replacing. Its recent adoption by fighter-bomber pilots in the Gulf is seen as a possible sign that final preparations for ground warfare are under way. The tactical air-to-ground missiles are effective on targets including bridges, armor, air defenses and fuel storage facilities.
Missile electronics Forward-firing shaped charge jet and blast warhead Boost-sustain solid propellant rocket motor Guidance system: TV, infrared, or laser Warhead: 125-pound or 300-pound high-explosive warhead Range: Few thousand feet to 25 miles Length: 8 feet, 2 inches
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